About this wine
A vibrant, everyday red made from 100% Dolcetto grown around La Morra. Intense ruby red in color with fruity aromas of maraschino cherry, strawberry, red currant, and wild berries, lifted by floral notes of violet and cyclamen. Fermented on the skins for a short period (around 7 days) to preserve freshness, it is fresh and juicy on the palate with the variety's characteristic bittersweet almond finish.
Soft tannins and juicy fruit make this the friendliest introduction to the estate's reds.
Sommelier's Note
"Don't sleep on Dolcetto — this is Piedmont's answer to a Tuesday night red, done right."
Food Pairings
A natural match for Piedmontese salumi, pizza, tomato-based pasta, and grilled vegetables. Its soft tannins and bright acidity make it an easy, food-friendly everyday red.
When to drink it
Casual lunches, pizza nights, an easy-drinking everyday bottle.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Dolcetto
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
- Price Range
- ¥2,500-4,000
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Dolcetto. Short maceration on the skins (approx. 7 days) using traditional methods, without extended oak aging, to retain fruit-forward freshness.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Aurelio Settimo's Dolcetto d'Alba taste like?
- It shows bright cherry, strawberry, and red currant fruit with violet aromatics, finishing with the variety's signature soft, bittersweet almond note.
- Is Dolcetto d'Alba a good everyday wine?
- Yes — with soft tannins, bright acidity, and moderate alcohol, it is designed for easy, frequent drinking rather than long cellaring.
- What food pairs well with this wine?
- Piedmontese salumi, pizza, tomato-based pasta, and grilled vegetables are classic matches.
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